Delicate and Frilly

Delicate

Delicate adjective - Satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness.

Frilly and delicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Frilly" instead an adjective "Delicate".

Nearby Words: delicacy, delicately

Frilly

Frilly adjective - Having decorative ruffles or frills.

Delicate and frilly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delicate" instead an adjective "Frilly".

Nearby Words: frill, frilled, frilling

Both words in one sentence

  • On domestic sitcoms, the husband's delicate, frilly, pink masculine ego will be damaged when his wife or another female character outscores him in bowling.
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